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May 17, 2021 Frederick County Crisis Stabilization, Mobile Career Centers Included in Raskin's Community Project Funding Requests Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 14, 2021 House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2021 Sharing the Washington Post Op-Ed By Former Sen. Jeff Flake Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "When Congressional staff reflect the nation they serve, the House is better for it. Pleased to see @ModernizeCmte examining how to recruit, empower, & retain Congressional staffers from diverse backgrounds. Watch their hearing from earlier today here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Urge State to Embrace Holistic Approach to Transportation Policy Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the Senate Rules Committee acted yesterday on S.1, the For the People Act, so that it can now come to the Senate Floor for a vote. This legislation is needed to defend our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Like their counterparts in GA & FL, GOP legislators in AZ have chosen to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of people rather than having to compete in free & fair elections. Their law will make it harder for people to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Harris Reacts to Delegation Meeting with Maryland Transportation Secretary Rep. Andy Harris
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I said that the House will have a productive May work period and vote on bills focused on protections for pregnant workers, curbing abuses in debt collection, addressing the mental health crisis, & the rise of AAPI hate crimes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Good Demands Investigation into Biden Admin Politicizing Reopening Schools Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Today's news from the @USTreasury will bring relief to communities across the country. Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments will be better positioned to invest much-needed resources into their communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Treasury Department's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2021 Ross, Raskin, Issa, Maloney, Connolly and Hice Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Independent Oversight of Doj Attorneys Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Calvert and Rep. Lamalfa Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees in Response to The Border Crisis Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 7, 2021 Tweet - ".@LeaderMcConnell is saying the quiet part out loud again: he's encouraging @SenateGOP to oppose a nonpartisan commission to investigate the 1/6 Capitol Insurrection because it could hurt Republicans in the "22 midterms. I urge my Senate colleagues to put the truth over politics." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Tweet - ".@ModernizeCmte's hearing yesterday showed the House needs to take action to properly compensate Congressional employees to ensure we can retain talented staffers in public service. When we build a diverse & experienced workforce, our efforts #ForThePeople are the better for it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LaMalfa, Calvert Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees to Border Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 7, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $32.6 Million to Strengthen Global Health Research Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, GOP-run legislatures & governors are working to suppress the vote. This FL law attacks the bedrock of our democracy & underscores the need for voting rights protections nationwide. House Dems remain committed to ballot access #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "I appreciate Chair @RepDerekKilmer and @ModernizeCmte holding a hearing on this important priority. Attracting and retaining experienced and diverse Congressional staff will allow the Congress to better serve all Americans. Tune in now to watch:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Pingree Joins Nearly 100 House Lawmakers Calling for Filibuster to be Abolished Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "If we want to #ActOnClimate, protect voting rights, address #GunViolence, & more, we must #EndTheFilibuster. I thank @RepCori, @RepJayapal, @RepJasonCrow, & @RepCasten for their leadership & letter articulating why we can't afford to let @SenateGOP block Americans' priorities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Beccerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Menendez, Booker Call on HHS to Provide Resources to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19, Expand Vaccine Access in Correctional Facilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Last month, I joined my colleagues in introducing the IG Independence and Empowerment Act to protect the independence of Inspectors-General. The hearing chaired by @RepMaloney today is another step toward ensuring federal agencies are accountable to the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Secures Additional $727 Million for Students Missing Meals Due to Covid-19 School Closures Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Secretary - Menendez, Colleagues Commend DHS on Actions to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call for Additional Steps to Fully Enforce "Lautenberg Amendment,' Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 30, 2021 Casey, Klobuchar, Reps. Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: the bill that just passed the FL Legislature is a thinly-veiled attempt to suppress access to the ballot box -- particularly for Americans of color. House Dems will continue to push back against these attempts to deny the right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Raising Congressional staff pay would improve Congress' ability to attract & retain talented, diverse, & experienced staff, which would help us better serve the American people. Read coverage of my work advocating for improving staff pay here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Florida Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2021 Scanlon, Raskin, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "Stagnant House staff salaries accelerate turnover & impede our ability to effectively serve #ForThePeople. @RepJeffries & I are calling for an increase in office budgets to boost staff salaries so Congress can recruit & keep an experienced workforce." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to hear bold proposals to make America safer, stronger, more just & prosperous from @POTUS in his #JointAddress tonight. I'm ready to get to work on innovative legislation to improve economic opportunities #ForThePeople & #BuildBackBetter." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Nomination of Samantha Power Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 28, 2021 Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce Nearly $5.2 Million in Supplemental Early Childhood Education Funding Rep. Andy Harris, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "As @POTUS said in tonight's #JointAddress, the American people deserve a government that works for them. I've always believed the government can and must deliver #ForThePeople. That's why House Democrats passed #HR1 to protect our democracy and the right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "Congressional staff serve out of a deep sense of duty, & their contributions ought to be met with the kind of pay & benefits that encourage continued service. You can read more on my work w @RepJeffries to advocate for increased staff pay in @RollCall." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch - Hoyer, Jeffries Send Letter to Appropriators Urging Increases to House Staff Pay Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "Raising Congressional staff pay would allow Congress to better attract & retain talented, diverse, & experienced employees, which will strengthen the institution & allow us to better serve all Americans. I'll continue advocating for a competitive wage." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2021 Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce More Than $12.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Homeless Students Rep. Andy Harris, ...
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad the House passed H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act, yesterday to make sure the residents of the District have full representation in Congress. I will continue calling on the Senate to act on this legislation to grant #DCStatehood." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "I just voted to make #DCStatehood a reality with #HR51, the Washington, DC Admission Act. I will continue to urge the Senate to take up this critically important bill and ensure the equality of the Americans who live in DC." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep. Andy Harris
April 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Congresswoman Cori Bush Leads Broad Coalition of Nearly 100 House Democrats in Calling for an Immediate End to the Filibuster Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 22, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $5.5 Million to Support Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
May 17, 2021 Frederick County Crisis Stabilization, Mobile Career Centers Included in Raskin's Community Project Funding Requests Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 14, 2021 House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2021 Sharing the Washington Post Op-Ed By Former Sen. Jeff Flake Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "When Congressional staff reflect the nation they serve, the House is better for it. Pleased to see @ModernizeCmte examining how to recruit, empower, & retain Congressional staffers from diverse backgrounds. Watch their hearing from earlier today here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Urge State to Embrace Holistic Approach to Transportation Policy Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the Senate Rules Committee acted yesterday on S.1, the For the People Act, so that it can now come to the Senate Floor for a vote. This legislation is needed to defend our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Like their counterparts in GA & FL, GOP legislators in AZ have chosen to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of people rather than having to compete in free & fair elections. Their law will make it harder for people to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Harris Reacts to Delegation Meeting with Maryland Transportation Secretary Rep.Andy Harris
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I said that the House will have a productive May work period and vote on bills focused on protections for pregnant workers, curbing abuses in debt collection, addressing the mental health crisis, & the rise of AAPI hate crimes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges President Biden and Speaker Pelosi to Make U.S. Postal Fleet 100% Electric Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Good Demands Investigation into Biden Admin Politicizing Reopening Schools Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Today's news from the @USTreasury will bring relief to communities across the country. Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments will be better positioned to invest much-needed resources into their communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Treasury Department's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2021 Ross, Raskin, Issa, Maloney, Connolly and Hice Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Independent Oversight of Doj Attorneys Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Calvert and Rep. Lamalfa Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees in Response to The Border Crisis Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 7, 2021 Tweet - ".@LeaderMcConnell is saying the quiet part out loud again: he's encouraging @SenateGOP to oppose a nonpartisan commission to investigate the 1/6 Capitol Insurrection because it could hurt Republicans in the "22 midterms. I urge my Senate colleagues to put the truth over politics." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Tweet - ".@ModernizeCmte's hearing yesterday showed the House needs to take action to properly compensate Congressional employees to ensure we can retain talented staffers in public service. When we build a diverse & experienced workforce, our efforts #ForThePeople are the better for it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsak, Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LaMalfa, Calvert Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees to Border Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 7, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $32.6 Million to Strengthen Global Health Research Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, GOP-run legislatures & governors are working to suppress the vote. This FL law attacks the bedrock of our democracy & underscores the need for voting rights protections nationwide. House Dems remain committed to ballot access #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "I appreciate Chair @RepDerekKilmer and @ModernizeCmte holding a hearing on this important priority. Attracting and retaining experienced and diverse Congressional staff will allow the Congress to better serve all Americans. Tune in now to watch:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Pingree Joins Nearly 100 House Lawmakers Calling for Filibuster to be Abolished Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "If we want to #ActOnClimate, protect voting rights, address #GunViolence, & more, we must #EndTheFilibuster. I thank @RepCori, @RepJayapal, @RepJasonCrow, & @RepCasten for their leadership & letter articulating why we can't afford to let @SenateGOP block Americans' priorities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Beccerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Menendez, Booker Call on HHS to Provide Resources to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19, Expand Vaccine Access in Correctional Facilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Last month, I joined my colleagues in introducing the IG Independence and Empowerment Act to protect the independence of Inspectors-General. The hearing chaired by @RepMaloney today is another step toward ensuring federal agencies are accountable to the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Secures Additional $727 Million for Students Missing Meals Due to Covid-19 School Closures Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Secretary - Menendez, Colleagues Commend DHS on Actions to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call for Additional Steps to Fully Enforce "Lautenberg Amendment,' Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 30, 2021 Casey, Klobuchar, Reps. Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: the bill that just passed the FL Legislature is a thinly-veiled attempt to suppress access to the ballot box -- particularly for Americans of color. House Dems will continue to push back against these attempts to deny the right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Raising Congressional staff pay would improve Congress' ability to attract & retain talented, diverse, & experienced staff, which would help us better serve the American people. Read coverage of my work advocating for improving staff pay here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Florida Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2021 Scanlon, Raskin, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "Stagnant House staff salaries accelerate turnover & impede our ability to effectively serve #ForThePeople. @RepJeffries & I are calling for an increase in office budgets to boost staff salaries so Congress can recruit & keep an experienced workforce." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to hear bold proposals to make America safer, stronger, more just & prosperous from @POTUS in his #JointAddress tonight. I'm ready to get to work on innovative legislation to improve economic opportunities #ForThePeople & #BuildBackBetter." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Nomination of Samantha Power Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 28, 2021 Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce Nearly $5.2 Million in Supplemental Early Childhood Education Funding Rep.Andy Harris, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "As @POTUS said in tonight's #JointAddress, the American people deserve a government that works for them. I've always believed the government can and must deliver #ForThePeople. That's why House Democrats passed #HR1 to protect our democracy and the right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "Congressional staff serve out of a deep sense of duty, & their contributions ought to be met with the kind of pay & benefits that encourage continued service. You can read more on my work w @RepJeffries to advocate for increased staff pay in @RollCall." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch - Hoyer, Jeffries Send Letter to Appropriators Urging Increases to House Staff Pay Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "Raising Congressional staff pay would allow Congress to better attract & retain talented, diverse, & experienced employees, which will strengthen the institution & allow us to better serve all Americans. I'll continue advocating for a competitive wage." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2021 Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce More Than $12.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Homeless Students Rep.Andy Harris, ...
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad the House passed H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act, yesterday to make sure the residents of the District have full representation in Congress. I will continue calling on the Senate to act on this legislation to grant #DCStatehood." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "I just voted to make #DCStatehood a reality with #HR51, the Washington, DC Admission Act. I will continue to urge the Senate to take up this critically important bill and ensure the equality of the Americans who live in DC." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep.Andy Harris
April 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Congresswoman Cori Bush Leads Broad Coalition of Nearly 100 House Democrats in Calling for an Immediate End to the Filibuster Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 22, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $5.5 Million to Support Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
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